Linda Fiorentino denied: "I don't want to cause trouble, Mr. Westeros, I'm just fighting for the rights I deserve."
Simon's tone was teasing: "Then have you ever thought that you overestimate your own importance?"
Linda Fiorentino did not show any timidity under Simon's gaze. She raised her chin slightly and said, "I have to give it a try."
The atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became quiet. Brian De Palma looked interested. Jonathan and others also remained onlookers. Only Linda Fiorentino's agent looked depressed. , he was very worried that Simon Westeros would suddenly let him get out with this stupid woman.
After sizing Linda Fiorentino across the conference table for a moment, Simon simply put down the pencil in his hand, leaned on the office chair, and said, "Tell me, what do you want?"
"Delete the share of nudity," Linda Fiorentino said, "I just said that."
Simon said: "I just said that if you insist on this request, you can leave now."
Linda Fiorentino paused for a moment before saying: "At least, the scene where the bottom is exposed must be deleted."
Simon refused: "It's such an important plot point that it's impossible to delete, but I can guarantee that if someone plays it frame by frame in the future, they won't see anything."
Linda Fiorentino put the cigarette to her mouth again, hesitated for a moment, and said: "I don't want to be labeled as a pornographic film actress. After this movie, Daenerys Films must allow me to be a pornographic film actress." Pick a character from your production slate.”
Simon said: "I saw your performance in Scorsese's "After Hours" and it was pretty good. It's impossible for you to choose, but I can help you arrange it."
When Linda Fiorentino heard Simon agree so readily, a trace of surprise flashed across her face, but she quickly added: "It must be the heroine, and there is no need to show off."
Simon nodded: "No problem."
Although it seemed that Simon Westeros was too talkative, Linda Fiorentino quickly continued: "In addition, the salary of 10 US dollars is too low, I want 300,000 US dollars."
Simon nodded again: "Okay."
Linda Fiorentino looked at Simon and said: "These must be written in the contract."
Simon agreed: "Of course, are there any other requirements?"
Linda Fiorentino thought for a moment, shook her head and said, "No more."
"Then, let me tell you my request," Simon sat up straight again, stared at the woman sharply, and said in an emphasis: "Put out the cigarette!"
Linda Fiorentino's right hand holding the cigarette shook slightly, and after a moment of stalemate, she put out the cigarette in an ashtray handed over by Jennifer.
Simon waited for the woman to put out the cigarette and said: "What you just performed is very consistent with the personality of the heroine Katherine Trammell, who is flamboyant, sharp, and strong. Therefore, I forgive you for your rudeness this time, but only once. If Next time I see you smoking in a work meeting, I'll have you kicked out."
Linda Fiorentino listened to Simon's merciless reprimand and subconsciously straightened her waist.
However, thinking of the conditions she had just negotiated, Linda Fiorentino couldn't help but suppress the thought of having an attack. 300,000 US dollars, which is 100 times the salary she received when she first participated in the role three years ago. She had just made the price, and she actually felt that it would be very good if it could be increased to US$150,000.
With these thoughts flashing through her mind, Linda Fiorentino suddenly realized something and looked at Simon again.
This man is really a manipulative devil.
If it was only $100,000, she wouldn't feel it was a pity even if the deal fell through. She was not interested in this role with a lot of nudity. However, for $300,000, it would be difficult for her to refuse easily.
Although she had always considered herself a person who didn't value money very much, growing up in an Italian immigrant family with eight children, she had never seen $300,000 in her life.
Such a sum of money is enough to ensure that she will have a worry-free livelihood in the next few years.
not to mention.
There are also two heroines. Many actresses may not be able to get such an opportunity in their lifetime.
Simon didn't care whether Linda Fiorentino guessed his intentions and continued: "Now that you got what you want, you have to devote yourself to this movie. I don't want to hear it again." to the role you need to play. I can tell you for sure that if this movie is successful, you will definitely become one of the most famous actresses in Hollywood, and I promise that your next role will be the same. Your acting career will go to the next level. But if you screw up, and it's screwed up because of you, I can guarantee that there will no longer be any place for you in Hollywood."
Linda Fiorentino's emotions were aroused again and she asked: "Mr. Westeros, are you threatening me?"
"That's right," Simon nodded and said, "But you can still quit now, the door is right there. Also, never say anything like others have no other choice in the future. The most important thing in Hollywood is actors."
Feeling the gaze of the man across from her, Linda Fiorentino grabbed the handbag she placed next to her. After all, she did not get up, but just turned her face away.
Seeing that the woman was completely subdued, Simon turned to the others and said, "The meeting will continue."
The discussion continued for more than half an hour and the matter was finalized. Simon and Jonathan discussed the two scripts handed over to Robert De Niro before leaving the WMA headquarters.
inside the carriage.
Simon flipped through the airplane information casually and asked, "What are the plans next?"
Jennifer looked at her memo and said: "Dave Stevens, the author of "The Rocketeer", passed by four o'clock."
Simon thought of this science fiction comic set in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s. A lot of things had happened recently, and he really didn't want to spend too much thought on the 'sand' that was casually mixed in at the beginning. Make up your mind to fiddle with the next meeting, and it would be best if the project can be delayed naturally.
Thinking about this, Simon asked again: "Have you made your schedule for next week?"
Jennifer turned the page of the memo and said: "Monday is the supporting role audition for "Basic Instinct". Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will be a trip to San Francisco. In addition to checking the filming locations of "Basic Instinct", I have already arranged a visit for you. Silicon Graphics and Pixar Studios schedule. Heading to Park City on Friday for the opening ceremony of this year’s Sundance Film Festival.”
In the 1990s, the CG special effects of many blockbusters, including "Jurassic Park" and "Days of Independence," were designed using the professional graphics workstations of Silicon-Graphics. Today's Silicon Graphics company is still very small. Before Simon We have already contacted the other party, hoping to promote the development of CG special effects in advance.
As for Pixar, it is naturally about 3D animation.
"Besides, um," Simon thought of another thing and was about to speak, but then said, "I will do this myself."
Since I was going to San Francisco, I definitely had to rush to visit the original Dr. Henry Chapman. There was no need for Jennifer to arrange this matter. It was just a matter of making a phone call in advance.
However, as he sorted out his schedule for next week, Simon found that he would not be able to focus on the post-production of "Pulp Fiction" for another week. Fortunately, the post-production of the film was coming to an end, and the schedule was confirmed to be June 3, even though he had previously planned to participate The Cannes Film Festival is only in January, so it definitely can’t be delayed.
Working overtime on weekends is a given.
The SUV entered downtown Santa Monica and approached the headquarters of Daenerys Films. Jennifer looked at Simon beside her and suddenly said: "I never thought you would be so harsh on a beautiful young lady."
Simon glanced at the female assistant and said, "If you don't obey, I will be very strict."
Jennifer avoided the man's eyes and said: "If you make any excessive demands, I will definitely not listen. Moreover, I will not give in just because of 300,000 US dollars."
"I never think that money can make a person succumb, unless it is a lot of money. However, everyone has their own weaknesses, just find them. A third-tier actress, whose financial conditions are not very good, and who desires to be famous, Her weaknesses are money and opportunities. I can give her these, and I can also take them away easily. So, she can only give in to me."
Jennifer hesitated and asked tentatively: "What about me?"
Simon shook his head: "I don't know."
Jennifer suddenly said with certainty: "You must know."
Simon smiled and said: "Maybe, but you have to try it."
Jennifer hesitated for a moment, then boldly looked at Simon and said, "Then, try it."
"Really?"
"real."
Simon put the folder aside on his lap, reached over and gently pushed aside Jennifer's beautiful blond hair.
The moment the man's fingers touched her hair, Jennifer felt like a squirrel that had encountered a natural enemy, completely frozen.
Oh my god.
he.
I really pulled my hair.
But, this, this is in the car.
How can this work
Feeling the man's breath getting closer and closer, she wanted to run away, but found that she couldn't even move her fingertips.
Magic
Um.
He is a wizard.
It wasn't until the man pushed aside her blond hair, kissed her jade-white neck gently, and sat back down that Jennifer found that her body had softened again.
Then his seemingly proud voice came to his ears: "Look, I found it. From now on, tie your hair up obediently. I like to see it."
She lowered her head and fiddled with her satchel.
I really want to accuse him of cheating or something.
but.
I don't know how long it took, but the car should have stopped in the parking lot, and she seemed to remember that she said a soft 'hmm'.
After the weekend.
Monday, January 11th.
Many people originally thought it was a very quiet week. With a piece of news coming from New York, Hollywood once again turned its attention to a certain young man who will be twenty years old next month.
On the first trading day of this week, Westeros Company suddenly wanted to submit filing materials to the SEC, stating that it already held 5% of the shares of New World Entertainment. After the filing documents were submitted, Westeros Company did not stop and continued to absorb shares of New World Entertainment.
After the close of the day, New World Entertainment's stock price, which was originally hovering at a low of $7.5, had easily exceeded $8.
But this is just the beginning.
Early the next morning, as soon as the New York Stock Exchange opened, New World Entertainment's stock price broke through a high of $9. The stock price fluctuated throughout the trading day and was close to $10.
Having just obtained a huge amount of funds by reducing its holdings of Motorola shares, if Westeros continues to increase its holdings of technology stocks, it may not cause much market reaction.
but.
When Simon Westeros turned his target to a comprehensive media and entertainment company that operates movies, television, comics and other businesses, this operation intention became too obvious.
During this period, Daenerys Pictures not only invested a large amount of money to purchase copyrights, but also successively invested in many projects such as "Basic Instinct", "Rain Man", "Dead Poets Society", "Scream", etc., wanting to ensure With the production and distribution of these films, Simon Westeros is sure to further expand his company.
If you have enough funds, expansion through acquisition is undoubtedly the fastest shortcut.
Simon Westeros's net worth is not enough to purchase any of the seven major film companies, and second-tier media companies like New World Entertainment seem to be unable to verify it.
only.
The subsequent development of things was still somewhat beyond the expectations of many people.
Simon has been the target of Wall Street's attention since his operations in the stock index futures market were exposed late last year. A few months have passed, and many investment institutions are still following the Westeros Company's operations, firmly supporting the technology stock market.
Westeros Corporation suddenly expressed interest in a brand new company, and many investors began to follow suit almost subconsciously.
After all, New World Entertainment is just a small company with a total share capital of only 25 million shares and a market value of less than 200 million US dollars before the Westeros Company reported its shareholding. As the news of the Westeros Company's shareholding report continues to brew, more and more people are worried about it. As more investors poured in, New World Entertainment's stock price reached $15 at the close of trading on Wednesday. Compared to last week, the stock price completely doubled, and the market value also surged to $3.75 compared to the initial level.
Simon and James had previously set a premium limit of 50% for the acquisition of New World Entertainment. Although they had expected that the stock price of New World Entertainment would rise sharply after the news was announced, they did not expect that so many people would join in the fun. This directly doubled the company's stock price, which has basically returned to the level before the stock market crash.
Now.
Since he has publicly stated that he will not reduce his holdings in Motorola stock for at least one year, when the stock price of New World Entertainment doubled, even if Simon wanted to acquire it, he would not be able to come up with that much money, not to mention that he would not be able to acquire it. This was taken advantage of.
James' advice to Simon was to sell all the stocks in his hands immediately.
Before the share price of New World Entertainment rose to $10, Westeros Company absorbed a total of 1.75 million shares, taking its shareholding ratio to 7%. Since the acquisition is hopeless, Westeros Company can still make a small profit by reducing its holdings now.